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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 194.17 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 194.17 and 116.52 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 194.17 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/194.17 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 194.17 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 22,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624.69/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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